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Articles by Rashneel Kumar
Flight issue needs united front, says PM
Thursday 11 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
PRIME Minister Henry Puna has asked Members of Parliament to stop playing ‘politics’ on the issue of Sunday flights to Aitutaki.
No-confidence vote likely
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition will table a vote of no confidence against the Government in Parliament today.
Bid to revive project petition
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
The Opposition will table a motion in Parliament today to revive the Te Mato Vai project petition.
MMR hits back at fishery critics
Wednesday 10 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE MINISTRY of Marine Resources (MMR) has hit back strongly at World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) reservations on the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification awarded to the Cook Islands albacore longline fishery.
El Nino means cyclones more likely
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Weather
THERE is a greater possibility of cyclones during El Nino years, says Professor Fes de Scally.
Pacific Resort in Hall of Fame
Tuesday 9 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
THE PACIFIC Resort Hotel Group (PRHG) continues to win accolades from international organisations for its services.
Tourism eyes potential for eco-tourism
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islands Tourism Corporation is taking a close look at the future of ‘blue’ eco-tourism – tourism involving a myriad of water-based activities.
Matavera cleanup to celebrate World Oceans Day
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE Te Ipukarea Society (TIS) will mark the World Oceans Day today by cleaning the beach in Matavera.
You can have both, says NZ academic
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
A DOCTORAL student at Auckland University's department of Politics and International Relations says he doesn't see why Cook Islands cannot retain New Zealand citizenship and still become a member of the UN.
Marches out, but no backdown
Monday 8 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Politics
THE GREY Power organisation has decided not to hold any more protest marches but will not back down in its fight against Government’s decision to continue back-taxing New Zealand pensioners.
Education system wins high praise
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Education
THE COOK Islands education system has received praise from one of the oldest universities in New Zealand.
Natural disasters focus for students
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
FOURTEEN students from Canada’s University of British Columbia have visited the Cook Islands to study natural disaster risks in the Pacific.
Cyclone threat not to be taken lightly
Sunday 7 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE COOK Islanders may be underestimating the threat of cyclones, says University of British Columbia Associate Professor of Geography Fes de Scally.
Elderly welcome ticket discount
Friday 5 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
THE GREY Power movement has welcomed news of a discount on Te Maeva Nui festival ticket prices for senior citizens.
New bank yet to get go-ahead
Friday 5 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THE BANK of the South Pacific (BSP) is yet to receive the green light from the local banking regulatory body to operate in the Cook Islands.
French navy pays a visit
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
The French naval ship Arago has paid a courtesy port visit to Cook Islands following the completion of the Pacific Islands Forum Fisheries Agency (FFA)-led operation Tui Moana.
Road upgrade nears completion
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Local
INFRASTRUCTURE Cook Islands (ICI) is asking the public to bear with them as they near completion of the major road upgrade in town.
Chinese visitors increase
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Economy
THERE has been a gradual increase in the number of visitors from China since 2013.
Environment Day to focus on litter
Thursday 4 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Environment
THE NATIONAL Environment Service (NES) will observe World Environment Day on Friday.
Whizzbang start to epic world cruise
Wednesday 3 June 2015 | Written by Rashneel Kumar | Published in Entertainment
AN undeniable sense of pride is reflected in Peter DeWalt’s eyes as he guides Whizzbang safely into Avatiu harbour.
